Limitless

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Limitless

PG-13

Released Mar 18, 2011

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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Facing unemployment and his girlfriend's rejection, writer Eddie Morra is sure that he has no future. That all changes when an old friend gives him a drug that produces enhanced mental acuity. Stoked on the untested chemical, Eddie rises to the top of the financial world and attracts the attention of a tycoon (Robert De Niro) who intends to use him to make a fortune. But terrible side-effects and a dwindling supply threaten to collapse Eddie's house of cards.

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Critics Consensus

Although its script is uneven, Neil Burger directs Limitless with plenty of visual panache, and Bradley Cooper makes for a charismatic star.

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

Every generation gets its Boiler Room.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 9, 2023

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

Paradoxically absorbing, yet cliched and empty, this power-based New York story is a bit of an entertaining thrill ride, probably far more popcorn-engrossing than it deserves to be...

Rated: C+

Aug 15, 2013

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Philip French

Guardian

[An] ingenious, extremely violent thriller...

Mar 28, 2011

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The slickness and coolness of "Limitless" is also cemented by Bradley Cooper's performance.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Its science fiction premise about the enhanced drug has a gripping start, but it never breaks its limits and loses the dose of suspense when it frequents common places that, as a side effect, make it terribly dull. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

May 11, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Limitless is frustrating because there are plenty of compelling ideas at work here, but they’re dumbed down by a screenplay that isn’t capable of being as intelligent as its central character.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jul 31, 2023

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ev p

Ridiculously awful. Waste of time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Kiefer

Hands down one of my top 3 movies. I would love more from this(sequel) but even by itself this was good, don’t mind the negative reviews. Who doesn’t want these abilities.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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Landon J

A period classic I suppose. Probably will be remembered among the 2010's movies. I found it to be unbearably predictable sadly. Mildly entertaining at best, with only few redeeming qualities. Frankly I'd say you can skip this, if not for it being so recognizable.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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Arthur D

Strong acting performances and excellent story. Enjoyed it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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tommy J

I love this movie, the plot, the solution, the music, narration, abd the fantasy of taking a pill to become perfect. This is a fantastic movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/03/25

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Jim H

I typically write more, but Limitless was simply pure fun. Turn your brain off for 105 minutes, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Synopsis

Facing unemployment and his girlfriend's rejection, writer Eddie Morra is sure that he has no future. That all changes when an old friend gives him a drug that produces enhanced mental acuity. Stoked on the untested chemical, Eddie rises to the top of the financial world and attracts the attention of a tycoon (Robert De Niro) who intends to use him to make a fortune. But terrible side-effects and a dwindling supply threaten to collapse Eddie's house of cards.

Director: Neil Burger
Producer: Leslie Dixon, Scott Kroopf, Ryan Kavanaugh
Screenwriter: Leslie Dixon
Distributor: Relativity Media
Production Co: Many Rivers, Boy of the Year
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Disturbing Images|Sexuality|Thematic Material Invol Drugs|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 18, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $79.2M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital

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